INFORMATION DESIGNER

Job Description

The role
The Information Designer will design digital and print communication materials to assist in demonstrating the impact of Prospera activities. The Information Designer will ensure material is presented in a way that fosters efficient and effective understanding.

The Information Designer will:

• Design and layout reports, presentations, policy briefs and other documents produced by Prospera, in coordination with Prospera Engagement Areas and government partners (as agreed) in ways that are informative and visually appealing.
• Support the Prospera Information Communication Technology (ICT) Designer to develop Prospera digital platforms including the website, newsletter and other media-rich microsites.
• Design infographics, charts and other visual aides to communicate messages across print and online media.
• Market Prospera design capabilities internally to ensure that all teams benefit from the Knowledge and Performance team’s capabilities.
• Coordinate and quality assure freelance designers and print services, as required.
• Comply with Australian and Indonesian government style guidelines, including use of logos.

The Information Designer will be creative and have an eye for elegant design. The Information Designer will also tell stories through charts, infographics and other visual aids across print and online media. The successful candidate will use their initiative to seek out design opportunities across Prospera teams. The Information Designer will talk through different concepts for graphical layout with team members (primarily economists) and listen to ideas and explain their own. The Information Designer will use advanced computer skills and be detailed orientated. The position will work to tight deadlines and the applicant will be good at scheduling and prioritising tasks.

Please copy paste this link to access the Terms of Reference detailing responsibilities and selection criteria: https://www.cardno.com/media/3569/tor-information-designer-readvertised-final-181107_sc.pdf


About you
You will be a motivated and proactive with the right combination of talent, energy and a commitment to technical excellence. The Selection Criteria includes:

• Education or training in communications, information technology, graphic design, or similar field relevant to the role (ideally to Bachelor Degree level).
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a digital communications or graphic design role.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in common coding languages.
• Demonstrated experience with creative design software, e.g. Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and After Effect).
• Experience in web design software, e.g. HTML, CSS, jQuery, PHP, Laravel and Wordpress.
• Experience in basic animation and video production.
• Understanding of economic principles and the objectives of economic research is desirable.

About the program
Prospera is a partnership facility between the Government of Australia (through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and the Government of Indonesia. It aims to foster strong, sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Indonesia. Commencing from 1 March 2018, Prospera is a planned five-year investment that draws together the former Government Partnership Fund (GPF) and Australia Indonesia Partnership for Economic Governance (AIPEG). Prospera will be responsive to the needs of a wide range of agencies in the Indonesian government, covering six engagement areas:

(i) Markets – improving product and factor market efficiency;
(ii) Finance – delivering financial stability and development;
(iii) Spending – improving the quality, delivery efficiency, and access to public services;
(iv) Revenue – mobilising revenues without unduly impeding private activity;
(v) Public Sector Reform – strengthening economic institutions; and
(vi) Economics & Inclusion – providing analysis to boost the evidence for economic policy.

Remuneration
The remuneration will be set according to Prospera’s Remuneration Framework and within Discipline Group C, Job Level 1. The remuneration level at which the Information Designer is engaged will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant skills and experience.

How to apply
We welcome your interest in joining the Prospera team. Apply by sending your resume and covering letter (which will include a response to the selection criteria (max 3 pages)), with the reference number #010 Information Designer to recruitment@prospera.or.id. Applications must be received by 5pm (Jakarta time) on Friday, 30 November 2018. Applications not containing a response to the selection criteria may not be considered.

About Cardno
We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.

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About the Organization

Cardno has a 40-year history of working in partnership with developing countries to deliver solutions for sustainable development. Through the expertise of professionals operating in more than 100 countries, we investigate the causes of poverty and focus on improving the physical, economic and social infrastructure that sustains communities.